Iam writing this topic in 2 parts.The 1st part invloves 5 generic mistakes we see on recommendation letters from India.I will continue with a 2nd part in my next article.Read on…
1.Choosing your recommenders poorly. Avoid Principal,your college board of directors or investors.Unless your principal took a course and you know him personally very...

Before I start writing I just want to make sure you understand the word “bribe” in the title means “convince” in this context.
Selling yourself to a college is easy. You just have to convince the admissions committee that you’re one in 2.5 million.
That’s the number of applicants that four-year schools will be sifting through...

Following Real lifeTOEFL tips was sent by Pradeep
1.Try to keep your mind positive.Avoid any argument with your parents or your siblings the day before or on the day of exam.The more your mind is clear the better and easier the exam will be.
2.Go to bed early.An hour early than usual.Believe me that one hour extra sleep will do miracles to your mind...

These are fall 2008 admissions statistics and the numbers might be still closer if you are applying for next fall.
Total applicants (master’s and Ph.D.) 957
Total acceptances (master’s and Ph.D.) 486
Overall acceptance rate 50.8%
2008 Entering Class GPA and GRE Scores
GRE required? The GRE is required by some, but not all...

The US university application is the primary resource for admissions departments to determine a students worthiness for acceptance. This application is the only opportunity students have in presenting themselves in the best light possible, in hopes of gaining admission. Many will say that completing the application is a test in-of-it itself. We agree....

Applying to US university as an international student is a long-term project that involves several steps. The key to a successful application is to be ahead of schedule in terms of the application deadline . Other important deadlines and tasks involve applying for financial aid, finding a place to live etc. The process of applying to a US university...

You have heard of Tri-valley state university, University of Northern Virginia. They have at least class rooms. But,what about running a US university with just a website?
Students who applied to the University of Redwood had a bit more to be disappointed about than the rejection letter that they all received in the mail. They were also cheated out...

Thanks to Mike Hardy for sending his New GRE test experience.
Took the revised gre the last week . Hard to give any specific advice as everyone is different and you need to find your own study style…but here’s what I did. I used an ETS book for basic test taking strategy – i.e. when to plug in the answers, when to plug in your own...

Thanks for your overwhelming response. We received more than 120 requests in less than 8 hrs, mostly from India. After reviewing close to 120 profiles we would like to provide some insight into common mistakes, students made while selecting your universities. The chances of acceptance that were sent to you were based on comparing previous students...

If you’ve started thinking about studying in US, you’ve probably talked with your parents about it. I hope soo..heee..That makes sense. It’s an important decision and it’s important to involve your parents.
But are you getting frustrated with what your parents are saying about US university?
If your parents are sounding a bit like a broken...

I came to do my MS in XXXX, Minnesota computer science for Fall 2011.After coming here my life became horrible even without food on some days. I expected a good life in US, but it does not seem to me Iam in the right place. I was like a queen in India, my mom used to make hot Idlies and Chapatti’s whenever I need. Here I forgot how it would look like...

You either got your admission or applied to universities and awaiting a decision.The next thing that pops up in your mind “ I need assistantship” .Assistanship can be in any form either Teaching, Research or Graduate Assistantships leading to instate tuition fee.You submitted strong bank statement during application process to prove you have sufficient...